Really nice post about Dujon Sterling from his agent on linkedin

[JWAC 2,234]

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7171740870398976001/

 

I often get asked if I enjoy my work as a Football Agent.

Of course, there are times when it’s incredibly mentally and physically challenging. Much like a player, but in a hugely different context.

But there are times when it’s the best, and I mean the best job in the world. Just like last night:

Benfica v Rangers in Lisbon, last 16 of the Europa League 1st leg - which ended, against the odds, 2-2 with Benfica coming from behind twice (with two gifted goals from Rangers).

Dujon Sterling, who as many know, I have looked after for 9 years since 15 years old, scored his first senior goal in 137 attempts (I’ve probably watched most of those games!) What a goal, what a new memory. An many also know, in 2020, Dujon’s career was so nearly ended by a sudden illness, that kept him out the game for 10 months.

What struck me as it went in, standing on my own amongst 3,500 delirious Rangers fans, was what it meant to so many others.

To Dujon: it was his reward for the battle he won in 2020 and never giving in.

To his Mum: a moment that emotionally rewarded her for the countless hours since he joined Chelsea at 6 years old for her love and support every step (or run) he made.

To the coaches and staff of various clubs/ England (to many to name): a wonderful sense of joy for Dujon knowing his journey and the part they played at some point. My phone went crazy as he scored.

To everyone at Rangers (staff/teammates): it’s a team effort from start to finish and a measure of the hard work put in by all.

To those partners behind the scenes (the boot companies, the lawyers, accountants, concierge, insurance, mortgage advisors, barbers, car salesman (endless list!) who know Dujon.

To the media/ journalists: you know who you are and who have never doubted his ability and spoken about it.

To the fans past and present: an unreal bond through thick and thin. Rangers love him coz he gives 100%. He is an elite talent. The fan next to me last night was drunk with a thick Glaswegian accent. Couldn’t understand a single word for 90 mins but when Dujon scored he jumped on me, hit me in the stomach and kissed me 😂 another very special moment.

To Dujon’s close knit friends, in and out of the game: you never doubted.

To my wife, family, friends: thank you for understanding and being there. Countless messages as the goal went in.

To my other clients/ their families/ colleagues: again loads of messages/calls sharing the happiness of the goal.

Football is the biggest sport in the world. It forms part of the wheel of life for so many, for most of their lives. It’s a tough workplace for all involved.

But moments like last night, make it so, so satisfying….and enjoyable 😉

Have a good day everyone. And never stop believing ⚽️ 💙

P.S. in the 2nd leg next week Benfica will experience Ibrox at its firey best. Can’t wait. ✔️
 

 

[Ted E Bayer 484]

Love this.  Thanks for sharing.

[Dan Deacon 55,265]

Good read that 👏

[scottyscott1963 18,329]

An emotional and long journey for a special guy and his family to arrive at Rangers.
Thanks for that piece and an emotional read from me.  
 

[Loyal72 11,054]

Quite good that actually.

We usually only see from the point of what matters to us, never think bout the struggles players might have faced to even score that one goal.

Go on Dujon "I'll fuckin do it" Sterling 😂💙

[We Will Follow Rangers 12,921]

4 minutes ago, Loyal72 said:

Quite good that actually.

We usually only see from the point of what matters to us, never think bout the struggles players might have faced to even score that one goal.

Go on Dujon "I'll fuckin do it" Sterling 😂💙

Terrific post.

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,729]

Proud fathe,....ehm, agent 😁

[Colin Traive 22,785]

“Dujon, which positions can you play?”

”Yes”

Fucking love him.

[HalifaxBear 209]

What a fantastic read.   

[born a blue nose 90,802]

1 hour ago, JWAC said:

Couldn’t understand a single word for 90 mins but when Dujon scored he jumped on me, hit me in the stomach and kissed me 😂 another very special moment.

😂

Class 

[Bobby Hume 13,098]

Well written complimentary account of a young lad's journey to the top.

Especially for all us Rangers followers ... as he is now one of ours ... what a feeling it must have been for Dujon when the ball hit the back of the net last night and sent literally millions of us worldwide going delirious with delight ... echoing his joy at scoring such an important first ever professional goal.

Hope he has got a taste for it now and scores for us next week again ..... as two is always better than one ... 😛

🇬🇧

[esquire8 42,768]

Agents typically come across as cunts but it looks like Dujon has got a good guy there. I liked reading that.

[HuistraHairDo 12,490]

52 minutes ago, born a blue nose said:

😂

Class 

Sounds like @MattyBlue enjoyed his night

[RS4_wul 4,115]

Fast becoming my favourite player. 

Pace, power, athleticism, technique, can score, digs like fuck and always gives 100%.

Love the guy.

 

 

[bluenoz 30,848]

We have two special players in our hands. Sterling and Diomande.

[Ben10 2,273]

The power to believe..

[bluenose48 951]

What a great post from Dujons agent, someone who has been with him through thick and thin.

[scottyscott1963 18,329]

8 hours ago, born a blue nose said:

😂

Class 

We've all been on the receiving end of that mate. 

[Moody Blue Legend 61,508]

Hopefully get another 2 or 3 seasons out of him.  Great signing.

[Colin Traive 22,785]

9 hours ago, bluenoz said:

We have two special players in our hands. Sterling and Diomande.

Early days (and that injury is a bastard) but I think Cortes might make it three.

[JackAlex93 11,281]

Great read that. 

The big man has been class for us when used this season. He has all the attributes to be a top player.

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,729]

Tbh several of our players have got some right dodgy agents. Sterling seems to have got himself a decent one. 

[Helicopter Sundae 6,004]

11 hours ago, bluenoz said:

We have two special players in our hands. Sterling and Diomande.

Butland's bang average.

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,729]

11 hours ago, bluenoz said:

We have two special players in our hands. Sterling and Diomande.

Cantwell and Butland could go for more than either of them.

[Bears r us 30,798]

Fantastic.